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L526 UOR

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 UOR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 86,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 86,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 86,011 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 85,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2006 84,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 84,765 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror broke

How Reliable is the Rover Montego?

Based on 15,359 MOT tests across 3,882 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,142
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,882
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,469
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,015
constant velocity joint gaiter split 965
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 820
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L526 UOR is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 117,082 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Montego fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L526 UOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Montego typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L526 UOR registered?

L526 UOR is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L526 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 UOR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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